--- title: Encountering Jesus in the 6–8 School Classroom description: Explore effective strategies for helping middle school students encounter Jesus through Scripture, prayer, and engaging discussions. --- ![Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BRANDING%20LOGOS/Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826.png?width=1797&height=467&name=Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826.png "Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826") ## *Encountering Jesus in the 6–8 School Classroom* Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 1:00pm CT Contact [Kelly Nelson](mailto:kelly.nelson@augustineinstitute.org) f[mailto:selina.diaz@augustineinstitute.org](mailto:selina.diaz@augustineinstitute.org)or more information [Register Now](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/encountering-jesus-in-the-6-8-school-classroom-10/13/26#Register) ### Learn About: - Practical strategies for helping students in grades 6–8 encounter Jesus through Scripture, prayer, and meaningful discussion - Best practices for engaging middle school students in authentic, faith-filled classroom participation - Simple tools and ideas for fostering deeper faith and creating a Christ-centered learning environment [Register Now](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/encountering-jesus-in-the-6-8-school-classroom-10/13/26#Register) ![WOL - Product - Students teacher online resources](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WOL%20-%20WORD%20OF%20LIFE/WOL%20-%20Lifestyle%20Assets%20(Students,%20classrooms,%20families)/WOL%20-%20Product%20-%20Students%20teacher%20online%20resources.png?width=700&height=700&name=WOL%20-%20Product%20-%20Students%20teacher%20online%20resources.png "WOL - Product - Students teacher online resources") ### Facilitator: ![Kelly Nelson - Updated Headshot](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Kelly%20Nelson%20-%20Updated%20Headshot.jpg?width=320&height=400&name=Kelly%20Nelson%20-%20Updated%20Headshot.jpg "Kelly Nelson - Updated Headshot") **Kelly Nelson**    Kelly is an Implementation Specialist for the Augustine Institute. She provides support for pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders, principals, and teachers in utilizing Augustine Institute content to craft solutions to their ministry challenges.  **Register Below for Encountering Jesus in the 6–8 School Classroom** ![Augustine-institute-white-gold](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BRANDING%20LOGOS/Augustine-institute-white-gold.png?width=1096&height=234&name=Augustine-institute-white-gold.png "Augustine-institute-white-gold") 16805 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034  ©2023 Augustine Institute. All Rights Reserved.